Four Year Checklist

First and Second Year Career Goals

Goal 1: Get familiar with campus activities, organizations, and resources.

  • Visit Freshman Programs at www.fullerton.edu/freshmanprograms.
  • The Dean of Students Office can help you find ways to get involved on campus. Visit the website at www.fullerton.edu/deanofstudents.
  • Become familiar with on-campus or national associations and clubs.
  • Activate your Titan Connection profile.
    • Login to your student portal.
    • Click the "Career Center" quick link.
    • Set your Career Center profile and preferences (answer 7 questions).
    • The Titan Connection jobs database allows you to search for part-time and full-time jobs, internships, community service and volunteer opportunities, student assistant positions, and federal work study opportunities.

  • Visit the Academic Advising Center UH-123 or online at www.fullerton.edu/aac.

Goal 2: Conduct a self-assessment to help you with your career planning.

  • Undecided or undeclared about a major or career? Consider taking an online assessment through the career center at www.fullerton.edu/career.
    • The Myers Briggs Type Indicator assesses personality traits and links them to related careers.
    • The Strong Interest Inventory assesses interests and links them to related careers.
  • Conduct your own self-exploration. Ask yourself "What are my interests, strengths, motivations, goals, values, and career aspirations?"
  • Meet with a Career Development Specialist in the Career Center.
  • Consider enrolling in the Counseling 252: Career and Life Planning class.

Goal 3: Explore majors

  • Visit the Academic Advisement Center in UH-123 or online at www.fullerton.edu/aac.
  • Utilize the undeclared students resources at the Academic Advisement Center.
  • Visit www.fullerton.edu/aac/Undeclared_Students and view the following resources.
    • Undeclared Student Checklist
    • What Can I Do With This Major?
    • Major to Career Converter
    • Calendar of Events
    • Student Workshop Schedule
    • Review CSUF catalog/majors
  • Enroll in an introductory course of the major(s) you are exploring.
  • Meet with an academic advisor, faculty member, or a career center industry specialist to discuss the academic field you are exploring.
  • Attend workshops through the Career Center and Academic Advising Center.

Goal 4: Explore careers

  • Visit the Career Center located in Langsdorf Hall (LH-208).
  • Explore "What Can I Do With This Major" sheets at www.fullerton.edu/career.
  • Utilize the Eureka Database (accessible from the CSUF Career Center computer lab).
  • Search Ferguson's online Career Guidance Database at www.fullerton.edu/career.
  • Access O'Net Online (Occupational Network Database) at http://online.onetcenter.org.
  • Use the Career Center Library to explore different careers you are considering.
  • Conduct an Informational Interview with professionals in your field of interest.
  • Utilize "Major to Career Resources" through the Academic Advisement Center at www.fullerton.edu/aac.

Third and Fourth Year Career Goals

Goal 1: Declare a major if you have not done so.

  • Be sure to declare your major by 60 units to avoid registration holds.

Goal 2: Begin developing career preparation.

  • Access O'Net Online (Occupational Network Database) at http://online.onetcenter.org.
  • Explore America's Career InfoNet at www.acinet.org/acinet.
  • Set up informational interviews with professionals in your field of interest.
  • Meet with CSUF Career Center industry specialists.
  • Build your résumé with Titan Résumé Builder by visiting www.fullerton.edu/career.
  • Join clubs/associations related to your preferred career/industry/major.
  • Consider volunteering to develop leadership skills and additional experience.
  • Develop leadership skills through courses, on-campus activities, clubs and organizations.
  • Consider graduate and professional school, and begin preparing for the application process by speaking to professors and industry specialists and researching graduate schools.

Goal 3: Gain related experience and begin planning for life after graduation.

  • Land an internship opportunity through the Titan Connection Jobs Database.
  • Attend The Internship Event and The Internship and Job Fair offered in the fall and spring.
  • Attend conferences and related workshops offered on- and off-campus.
  • Schedule an in-person mock interview in the Career Center, or practice your interview skills with InterviewStream at www.fullerton.edu/career.
  • Begin networking with professionals in your industry, colleagues, friends, family, alumni, professors, co-workers, clubs and organizations, professional associations, recruiters, and people in your field of interest.
  • Begin your job search or graduate school process.
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